Ipoh Hospitals: 6 Public and Private Hospitals with 24-Hour Emergency
Ipoh hospitals are split between one large government hospital and a handful of private hospitals, most of them within 15 minutes of each other by car in the Greentown, Taman Ipoh, Ipoh Garden and Gunung Rapat areas. A sixth private hospital, Sunway Medical Centre Ipoh, sits in Tambun on the north-east edge of the city.
This guide covers 6 Ipoh hospitals with addresses, phone numbers and 24-hour emergency information, checked against hospital websites and 2026 news in October 2026. Fees are not published online, so ask for an estimate at registration. In a life-threatening emergency call 999 (or 112 from a mobile) rather than driving yourself.
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Government Hospital in Ipoh
Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun
Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun (HRPB) is Perak's main government hospital and the referral hospital for the Kinta Valley. It has a 24-hour Emergency and Trauma Department and a wide range of specialist wards. Main line: 05-208 7000. The hospital website lists the emergency department's registration counter on 05-208 5598, staffed 24 hours.
It is the busiest hospital in Ipoh and waiting times in the emergency department can be long for cases that are not life-threatening; the government announced an upgrade of the department after queues in 2022. Foreign visitors pay non-citizen rates, and many travellers with insurance choose a private hospital instead.
Private Hospitals in Ipoh
Pantai Hospital Ipoh
Pantai Hospital Ipoh is a 225-bed private hospital in the IHH Healthcare group with more than 100 consultant specialists. Its Emergency Department and ambulance service run 24 hours on 05-549 9911. The main line is 05-540 5555 and there is a WhatsApp line on 016-388 5155.
The hospital's website does not state foreign-patient fees. Contact the hospital before a planned visit and bring your passport and insurance details.
Ipoh Specialist Hospital
Ipoh Specialist Hospital, run by KPJ Healthcare, is a 235-bed tertiary hospital with more than 150 consultant specialists and centres for heart and lung, neuroscience and stroke, bone and joint, and cancer care. The main line is 05-240 8777 and the emergency line is 05-241 8989.
It is a short drive from Ipoh Parade and the Greentown hotels, which makes it the nearest private hospital for most visitors staying near the Old Town.
Hospital Fatimah
Hospital Fatimah is a not-for-profit private hospital in Ipoh Garden, serving the community since 1974. It lists 24-hour emergency services, a critical care unit, diagnostic imaging, haemodialysis and a cancer centre. Phone: 05-545 5777.
Visiting hours are 12 pm to 2 pm and 5 pm to 8 pm, with a maximum of two visitors per patient.
Perak Community Specialist Hospital
Perak Community Specialist Hospital (PCSH) is a multi-disciplinary private hospital with a heart centre, haemodialysis, critical care and diagnostic imaging, and lists 24-hour accident and emergency care. Main line: 05-241 9000; emergency and ambulance hotline: 05-246 1977; WhatsApp: 016-523 9000.
It is on the southern side of the city, near the Gunung Rapat cave temples.
Sunway Medical Centre Ipoh
Sunway Medical Centre Ipoh is the Ipoh branch of the Sunway Healthcare group, in Sunway City Ipoh in Tambun, near Lost World of Tambun and The Banjaran. Its website lists a 24-hour Accident and Emergency department, a stroke centre, and gastroenterology and hepatology among its focus areas.
Emergency line: 05-871 1515. General line: 05-871 1919; WhatsApp: 019-212 8181. It is the closest private hospital if you are staying at the Tambun resorts.
Tips for Using Ipoh Hospitals
Calling an ambulance
Dial 999 for an ambulance or 112 from a mobile phone. Private hospitals also run their own ambulance lines (listed in each entry), but 999 is quicker if you are unsure.
Government or private
Government hospitals charge lower fees but have longer waits, and non-citizens pay higher rates than Malaysians. Private hospitals ask for a deposit before admission, so bring your passport and travel insurance details.
Minor illness
For coughs, stomach upsets and small injuries, private hospital emergency departments are open round the clock. Pharmacies in the malls cover common medicines.
Ipoh Hospitals: Frequently Asked Questions
Which hospital in Ipoh has 24-hour emergency?
Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun (government) and the private hospitals Pantai Hospital Ipoh, Ipoh Specialist Hospital (KPJ), Hospital Fatimah and Perak Community Specialist Hospital all list round-the-clock emergency care. Sunway Medical Centre Ipoh in Tambun also runs a 24-hour Accident and Emergency department.
What number do I call for an ambulance in Ipoh?
Call 999, or 112 from a mobile phone. Pantai Hospital Ipoh has an emergency and ambulance line on 05-549 9911, Perak Community Specialist Hospital on 05-246 1977, Ipoh Specialist Hospital (KPJ) on 05-241 8989 and Sunway Medical Centre Ipoh on 05-871 1515.
Can foreigners use the government hospital in Ipoh?
Yes, but non-citizens pay higher rates than Malaysians. The fee is set at registration. Many visitors with insurance go to a private hospital for shorter waits.
Which Ipoh hospital is closest to the Old Town?
Ipoh Specialist Hospital on Jalan Raja Dihilir in Greentown and Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun in Fair Park are the closest, both a short drive from the Old Town and New Town.
Do Ipoh private hospitals take travel insurance?
Most accept insurance with a guarantee letter or take payment up front for a claim afterwards. Call the hospital's billing desk or your insurer's assistance line before you go, unless it is an emergency.